Seventh part of an eight part series. I wrote this story to develop some themes more along the lines of "mind-influence" than "mind-control." The most erotic time in a relationship is often spent exploring the boundaries of trust and sharing. If that turns you on, then this story will have many molten scenes. At the same time, as the writing progressed, the characters grew and influenced each other in interesting ways. Is it better to get what you want, or learn what you want? I still don't know who really was in control. Maybe you will.
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Friday rolled around, and the two ladies arrived right at six. They both wore thin-strap tank tops, shorts, and sandals.
"Keep your tongue in you mouth, Brad," Kelly said as she swept by.
"Yeah, I don't want to get it stepped on," I replied. "Now who wants a glass of wine?"
I got the ladies served and moved us out to the deck.
"I decided to keep it light tonight," I said. "I've got a chilled soup to start, a dinner salad with salmon, some good bread, and of course, plenty of wine. Figured I could prepare it beforehand and kick back with you two this evening."
"Sounds wonderful," Cathy said. "Beautiful evening out here."
We settled into conversation. Kelly betrayed nothing of her upcoming session with me, completely relaxed and playful with us. I brought out each course as the mood struck us, and we finished with some chocolate I had bought.
"I remember coming here a few weeks ago," Kelly stated. "We all didn't know each other as well back then, and we were all a little unsure of what would happen. I'll have to say I didn't expect how far we would come."
"I didn't either," Cathy said, laughing. Kelly and I joined in.
"As you no doubt have guessed, I have a date with Kevin tomorrow. Cathy, while I can help you wrap up some things in your personal explorations, it's going to get more awkward for me to spend a lot of—how shall we say—intimate time together with you. At the same time, Brad, I've come to respect what you're doing. When we started, you teased about me doing this myself. Remember?"
"I do, Kelly. I think you said something to the effect of 'In your dreams.'"
Kelly laughed. "At the time, I didn't think there was any need. However, I can change my mind in the face of new evidence. I learned that there were some avenues that pushed even my boundaries, especially with two people I like a lot. So that's why I wanted to do this."
"What do you have in mind?" I said.
"To get any more, you'll have to get me on the couch," she said elusively. "Just take me through the same exercise you do with Cathy, and let's see what happens. I'm a beach girl myself, so that technique should work well."
"One shrink session coming up!" I said to giggles from the ladies. "OK, let's clear up this table, and we'll get started."
When we finished the table, I sent the ladies back to the bathroom and got a couple of towels ready, just in case.
"This is different," Kelly said as she sat on the couch with Cathy and I in the chairs opposite her. "I feel a little nervous all of a sudden."
"Just know that I'm a little nervous, too," I replied. "I always am when starting with someone new. So we can both learn to relax together. Now, let's find that beach. What does it look like to you?"
"Cliffs coming down to beautiful sand. Warm surf rolling in. Nobody around for miles. We've hiked a long way to get here."
"Sounds really nice," I said, slipping into her setting. I led her through a relaxation progression and then introduced her to myself as a guide. We then started meeting her voices.
"Kelly, may I meet the Controller?"
"This is the Controller speaking."
"Hello, Controller. How does your role for Kelly compare to that for Cathy?"
"Yes, very similar. I work to keep Kelly from doing things that she will regret."
"What might she regret with the two of us?"
"Well, clearly she doesn't want to mess up your relationship. She is a very close friend with Cathy, and she is becoming a close friend of yours, Brad, as well. I keep her from jeopardizing those friendships."
"Thank you for doing that, Controller. I value Kelly's friendship, and I wouldn't want anything to disrupt it." I went on a hunch, figuring the timing was right. "Now, what else have you been working to control?"
"I think you know that I've been working to get the two of you together. It's obvious that you two were made for each other, and I didn't want you to waste any more time."
"You've succeeded," I acknowledged. "I've felt your influence all along."
"But I'm not sure I've been in control," Kelly said. "You two have taken off on your own, far more than I could have planned. In fact, you turn Kelly on so much that I've had to hold her back."
"Is that what you're worried about: that the three of us will go somewhere you can't control—somewhere that damages our relationship?"
"Yes. Kelly would like to take you to some places you haven't been, but it's fraught with danger."
"Thank you for letting us know, Controller. Let's talk to some of those voices, and then we'll come back and discuss what to do. Does that make sense to you?"
"Yes, it does."
"Good. Now, while we talk to some particular voices, will you help me by keeping the channel clear?"
"Yes, I'd be happy to do that."
"Thank you, Controller. I appreciate the job you're doing."
"You're welcome."
"Now, may I meet the Protector?"
"This is the Protector."
"Good to meet you. How do you view your role for Kelly?"
"I've got to protect Kelly from herself. She likes to get into dangerous situations, so I have to step in. She could get hurt, or she might hurt others."
"What do you do?"
"I make her give up on those ideas."
"That makes sense," I agreed. "Now, if you are convinced that Kelly won't get hurt or hurt others, do you go ahead and let her do things?"
"Oh, yes. Kelly thinks I hold her back too much, but I let her have a lot of connection and fun. I wish she would appreciate that."
"Maybe we can work to make Kelly more appreciative."
"That would be great, but I'm not holding my breath."
"OK, fair enough. Let's talk about protecting a little more. If you were convinced that nobody would be hurt, would you let Kelly try something that she wanted to?"
"I probably would. I would have to see what it was."
"How about if Cathy and I talk to you after we've heard what she wants? You can watch us and hear whether we're concerned about what Kelly is wanting to do."
"Let's try that."
"Great. May I now speak to Joy, please?"
